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A joint 2 euro commemorative coin issued by Estonia in 2022 as part of a pan-European issue to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Erasmus programme. All eurozone countries have issued this coin with an identical design. The author of the joint design is Joaquin Jimenez (France). The Estonian version has a mintage of 700,000 copies. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The centre of the coin features a stylized portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536), a Dutch Renaissance humanist, after whom the programme is named. The surrounding area symbolises the movement of students and ideas across Europe. The inscriptions along the perimeter: "35 ans", "ERASMUS PROGRAMME" and "EESTI 2022". The Estonian Mint mark. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix. It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders. On the left - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with fine ribbing and national inscription.
Historical context
The Erasmus program (European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) is one of the most successful programs of the European Union, established by a decision of the Council of the European Communities on June 15, 1987. Named in honor of Erasmus of Rotterdam, who himself traveled extensively through European universities. The program allows students, teachers, and young people to spend part of their studies or training in another participating country. Since 2014, it has been called "Erasmus+" and covers not only education, but also youth work and sport. Over the 35 years of its existence, more than 13 million people from over 200 partner countries have participated in it. In 2022, the program turned 35, and the European Commission proposed that all eurozone countries issue a common commemorative coin to commemorate this event. In 2022, Estonia participated in the joint pan-European issue for the fourth time.